Electric Boilers - CO Free Heating

For the 4.3 million people in the UK that are not connected to the gas grid, electric heating is vital; however, even for those with the option of gas or with traditional wet systems installed, electric heating boilers can be hugely beneficial.

Not only is electricity the future of home heating, with reliance on natural gas being reduced due to carbon dioxide emissions, it is an inherently safer solution and eliminates the most significant risk factor of gas heating: carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Hidden Killer

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless and tasteless, poisonous gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels, such as gas and oil.

Carbon-based fuels are safe to use in general, but become a danger when fuel does not burn properly and poisonous CO is produced. This happens when gas boilers and flues have not been correctly installed or maintained, or are inadequately ventilated.

Carbon monoxide in labelled as the hidden killer. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 12 people die every year from CO poisoning, while many more are hospitalised. CO entering the body prevents the blood providing oxygen to the cells, tissues and organs, and levels that do not kill are still serious enough to cause brain damage and paralysis. You cannot see, taste or smell carbon monoxide and the symptoms can easily be mistaken for tiredness,food poisoning or the flu - this is what makes the gas so dangerous.

The Safe Alternative

While the risk of CO poisoning can be reduced with regular boiler inspections, as long as gas is in use the threat will always remain. With an electric heating boiler, the CO is eliminated.

Switching to electricity from gas is not as big or costly a change as you might imagine. The electric boilers offered by Electric Heating supplies are specifically designed to work with traditional wet systems. It is simply a case of swapping the gas boiler for a 100% efficient electric one. The radiators and pipework that you already have installed can remain in place to be used with the electric boiler.

These boilers can be used to provide central heating only or central heating and hot water, requiring no maintenance and needing no annual safety certificate to ensure integrity. These are every bit the equal of gas systems with the added benefit of safety. In addition to this, you also get to pocket the money that is saved in servicing bills.